Template:How-to/doc
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Usage
[edit]Add {{How-to|date=August 2026}} to the top to the article in question. If the problem is only related to one section, add {{How-to|section|date=August 2026}} to the top of the section.
This template adds tagged articles to Category:Articles containing how-to sections and to a dated subcategory of Category:Articles needing cleanup.
- This template is a self-reference.
- Please do not subst: this template.
See also
[edit]- Wikipedia:Template index/Cleanup
- {{Wikipedia how-to}}, the page-top banner for Category:Wikipedia how-to essays, in the "Wikipedia:" or "Help:" namespaces.
- {{How-to section}}
Adds warning that the article or section contains advice, which contravenes the style guideline.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| section | section | Parameter to indicate this is placed in a section | Unknown | optional |
| Date | date | Dated the section or article was tagged
| Unknown | optional |